Injury blow for Kaneria

Essex leg-spinner Danish Kaneria will miss the rest of the season after suffering a fractured finger against Worcestershire on Thursday.

Last Updated: 22/08/08 5:23pm

Essex leg-spinner Danish Kaneria will miss the rest of the season after suffering a fractured finger against Worcestershire on Thursday.

The Pakistan bowler will require surgery on the injury and the news is a blow to the county, who are vying for honours in both the one-day and four-day formats.

"Danish Kaneria suffered a small fracture on the end of a finger attempting to take a return catch on day two of the LV County Championship match against Worcestershire at Castle Park," reported physio Peter Gettings.